1999 YAMAHA YZF-R7 brakes

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EB702100
ACHTUNG:CAUTION:
Disc brake components rarely require
disassembly.
Therefore, always follow these preven-
tive measures:
• Never disassemble brake components
unless absolutely necessary.
• If any connection on the hydraulic
brake system is disconnected, the
entire brake system must be disas-
sembled, drained, cleaned, properly
filled, and bled after reassembly.
• Never use solvents on internal brake
components.
• Use only clean or new brake fluid for
cleaning brake components.
• Brake fluid may damage painted sur-
faces and plastic parts. Therefore,
always clean up any spilt brake fluid
immediately.
• Avoid brake fluid coming into contact
with the eyes as it can cause serious
injury.
First aid for brake fluid entering the
eyes:
• Flush with water for 15 minutes and
get immediate medical attention.
EB702112
REPLACING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS
The following procedure applies to both
brake calipers.
NOTE:
When replacing the brake pads, it is not
necessary to disconnect the brake hose
or disassemble the brake caliper.
1. Remove:
• brake hose holder 1
• brake caliper 2
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2

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2. Remove:
• brake pad clips 1
• brake pad pin 2
• brake pad spring 3
• brake pads
(along with the brake pad shims)
3. Measure:
• brake pad wear limit a
Out of specification ® Replace the
brake pads as a set.
Brake pad wear limit
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
4. Install:
• brake pad shims
(onto the brake pads)
• brake pads
• brake pad spring
NOTE:
Always install new brake pads, brake
pad shims, and a brake pad spring as a
set.
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a. Connect a clear plastic hose 1 tightly
to the bleed screw 2. Put the other
end of the hose into an open con-
tainer.
b. Loosen the bleed screw and push the
brake caliper pistons into the brake
caliper with your finger.
c. Tighten the bleed screw.
d. Install a new brake pad shim onto
each new brake pads.
e. Install new brake pads and a new
brake pad spring.
NOTE:
The arrow a on the brake pad spring
must point in the direction of disc rota-
tion.
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Bleed screw
6 Nm (0.6 m • kg, 4.3 ft • lb)

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5. Install:
• brake pad pin
• brake pad clips
• brake caliper
T R..40 Nm (4.0 m · kg, 2.9 ft · lb)
6. Check:
• brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark a ®
Add the recommended brake fluid to
the proper level.
Refer to “CHECKING THE BRAKE
FLUID LEVEL” in chapter 3.
7. Check:
• brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling ® Bleed the
brake system.
Refer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM” in chapter 3.
EB702113
REPLACING THE REAR BRAKE PADS
NOTE:
When replacing the brake pads, it is not
necessary to disconnect the brake hose
or disassemble the brake caliper.
1. Remove:
• brake caliper 1
2. Remove:
• brake pad clips 1
• brake pad pins 2
• brake pad spring 3
• brake pads
(along with the brake pad shims)

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3. Measure:
• brake pad wear limit a
Out of specification ® Replace the
brake pads as a set.
Brake pad wear limit
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
4. Install:
• brake pad shims
(onto the brake pads)
• brake pads
• brake pad spring
NOTE:
Always install new brake pads, brake
pad shims, and a brake pad spring as a
set.
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a. Connect a clear plastic hose 1 tightly
to the bleed screw 2. Put the other
end of the hose into an open con-
tainer.
b. Loosen the bleed screw and push the
brake caliper pistons into the brake
caliper with your finger.
c. Tighten the bleed screw.
d. Install a new brake pad shim onto
each new brake pad.
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Bleed screw
6 Nm (0.6 m • kg, 4.3 ft • lb)

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5. Install:
• brake pad pins
• brake pad clips
• brake caliper
T R..40 Nm (4.0 m · kg, 29 ft · lb)
6. Check:
• brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark a ®
Add the recommended brake fluid to
the proper level.
Refer to “CHECKING THE BRAKE
FLUID LEVEL” in chapter 3.
7. Check:
• brake pedal operation
Soft or spongy feeling ® Bleed the
brake system.
Refer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM” in chapter 3.

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CHAS
EB702301
Order Job/Part Q’ty Remarks
Removing the front brake calipersRemove the parts in the order listed.
The following procedure applies to
both of the front brake calipers.
Brake fluid Drain.
1 Union bolt 1
2 Copper washer 2
3 Brake hose 1
4 Brake caliper 1
For installation, reverse the removal
procedure.
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES

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EB702303
Order Job/Part Q’ty Remarks
Disassembling the front brake cali-
persRemove the parts in the order listed.
The following procedure applies to
both of the front brake calipers.
1 Brake pad clip 2
2 Brake pad pin 1
3 Brake pad spring 1
4Brake pad 2
5Brake caliper piston 4
6Brake caliper piston seal 8
7Bleed screw 1
For assembly, reverse the disassembly
procedure.
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES

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CHAS
EB702304
Order Job/Part Q’ty Remarks
Removing the rear brake caliperRemove the parts in the order listed.
Brake fluid Drain.
1 Union bolt 1
2 Copper washer 2
3 Brake hose 1
4 Brake caliper 1
For installation, reverse the removal
procedure.
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES